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Donati Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Donato .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Conti, Diodati, Donato, Ponti, Dona, Rosati, Monti, Tonti, Fonti

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Where is the Donati family from?

You can see how Donati families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donati family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Donati families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Donati families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donati's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Donati families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donati surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donati ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donati. 26% of Donati men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Donati women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donati were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Donati. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donati census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Donati. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Donati. For the veterans among your Donati ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donati lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Donati life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Donati in 1952 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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